I discussed the new King Frederick and Queen Mary of Denmark with Janet Davison at CBC News Click here to read “‘Very modern’ royals...

In my first royal history interview of 2024, I discussed the abdication of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, the accession of King Frederik...

I will be delivering a lecture on Royalty and Popular Culture: Fact, Fiction and the Crown, examining portrayals of the monarchy in...

Tudor and Stuart Consorts: Power, Influence, and Dynasty edited by Aidan Norrie, Carolyn Harris, J.L. Laynesmith, Danna R. Messer and...

EPISODE SUMMARY This year is the 70th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, who has reigned longer than any previous British...

I will be teaching two online courses at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies in the Fall of 2021: The Nordic Nations:...

My latest article in the Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia is about Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna (1882-1960), watercolour artist,...

My online lecture series “The Secrets of Scandinavia” about the history and culture of the Nordic Nations for the Curious Minds program...

In October-November, 2019, I will be teaching a new course at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies – The Nordic...

I was interviewed by Janet Davison at CBC News for this week’s The Royal Fascinator newsletter. The newsletter discusses Crown Prince...

My New Year’s Resolution for 2018 is to read a book (or listen to an unabridged audiobook) every day: 365 books by December 31. I will...

My New Year’s Resolution for 2018 is to read a book (or listen to an unabridged audiobook) every day: 365 books by December 31. I will...

Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, Denmark “But what is your affair in Elsinore? We’ll teach you to drink deep ere you depart.” – Hamlet, Act...

The Changing of the Guard outside the Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen Denmark is Europe’s oldest monarchy and the seaside capital,...

Caroline Mathilde’s bold decision to take control over her personal and political destiny may appear unusual for a Princess raised to...

The Great Survivors is an excellent introduction to the full scope of current European royal monarchy. Peter Conradi places all the...